It is not death that human beings are most afraid of, it is love. - Ben Okri

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It is not death that human beings are most afraid of, it is love.

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About Ben Okri

Sir Ben Golden Emuobowho Okri OBE FRSL (born 15 March 1959) is a Nigerian poet and novelist.

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Will you be at the harvest,
Among the gatherers of new fruits?

Don't fear. You will always have something to struggle for, even if it is beauty or joy.

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